Wesley Edens

Junior Bridgeman Buys “Significant” Share of Milwaukee Bucks

Former player-turned-entrepreneur buys shares of several minority owners. Team valued at $4 billion.

Commuter Rail Startup Has Big Vision, Lots of Questions

Regional system, say organizers, would use existing tracks, require no operating subsidy.

Common Ground Gets National Attention

Group’s battle with city housing authority becoming embarrassing for Milwaukee.

State’s 7 Richest People Worth $72 Billion

Up by 28% or a combined $16 billion in just one year.

Milwaukee Bucks Hire Doc Rivers as Head Coach

Milwaukee Bucks Hire Adrian Griffin as Head Coach

Uihleins Are Now Billionaires

Top Republican donors join state's leading billionaires John Menard and Diane Hendricks.

NBA Approves Haslam’s Acquisition of Milwaukee Bucks

Cleveland Browns' owner buying Marc Lasry's interest in team.

Bucks 2nd Most Valuable NBA Team Following Lasry’s Sale

Lasry selling 25% stake to Browns owner Jimmy Haslam at $3.5 billion team valuation.

Cleveland Browns Owner Could Buy Major Share of Milwaukee Bucks

Jimmy Haslam would buy out Marc Lasry's share of team.

Most Popular ‘Back in the News’ Columns

Ron Johnson, Foxconn, Kyle Rittenhouse and the richest people in Wisconsin all made news.

Will Lasry Sell His Bucks Ownership?

"Open" to selling and would make a huge profit, NBA insiders suggest.

Bucks Owners Continue to Cash In

Team's value now $2.3 billion, a 5-fold increase in value in 8 years, with big help from taxpayers.

Lasry Dropping Out Of Senate Race

Barnes now clear frontrunner, but Godlewski still a challenger.

How Alex Lasry Rose in the Polls

Labor support, personal wealth helps Bucks exec in Democratic primary for US Senator.

State’s 8 Richest People Worth $58 Billion

List of billionaires led by John Menard at $16.6 billion. Super wealthy have helped transform states like Wisconsin.

Bucks Host Ring Ceremony, Unveil Championship Banner

Nearly 400 diamonds on each ring with loads of symbolism embedded.

Milwaukee Bucks Sign Head Coach Mike Budenholzer to a Contract Extension

Milwaukee Bucks Parade, Celebration

Crowd estimated in excess of 100,000.

Milwaukee Bucks Win NBA Title, First in 50 Years

Giannis Antetokounmpo named Finals MVP.

Lasry Misleads Voters On Minimum Wage

U.S. Senate candidate’s claim to back family supporting jobs exaggerates, distorts truth.

Milwaukee Bucks and Jrue Holiday Agree to a Multi-Year Contract Extension

Alex Lasry Files To Run for Senate

Bucks VP is one of many Democrats interested in seat.

Billionaire Sports Owners Get Richer

Report shows 64 billionaire owners gained $99 billion during pandemic, helped by billions in tax subsidies.

Bucks Franchise Worth $1.86 Billion

A four-fold increase in value since new arena built. Taxpayers helped the rich get richer.

Giannis Antetokounmpo Signs Multi-Year Extension With the Milwaukee Bucks

Statement from Milwaukee Bucks Owners Marc Lasry, Wes Edens and Jamie Dinan

Wes Edens’ Plan to Get People on Trains

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40 Affordable Homes for Washington Park

Developer plans to rehab 24 properties, including many duplexes, in one-mile radius.

Keisha Krumm Leaving Common Ground

Helped push for mortgage foreclosure settlement by banks. New successor named.

Milwaukee Bucks Sign General Manager Jon Horst to a Contract Extension

“I’m thankful to our ownership group for their continued trust and confidence in me.”

Taxpayers Make Bucks, Brewers Rich

Forbes sees huge growth in value of franchises since taxpayer-financed stadiums built.

Fiserv Forum by the Numbers

79 pieces of art, 8,000 tons of steel and 17,500 seats.

Bucks Open Fiserv Forum

"The most forward-thinking, 21st-century building," says Bucks president Peter Feigin.

Governor Walker Celebrates Grand Opening of the Fiserv Forum

3-to-1 return on investment for the State of Wisconsin

Bucks Show Off Nearly Finished Arena

See the court, scoreboard, and Panorama Club. But naming rights? Still a secret.

Bucks Unveil Old World Third St. Bar

Live Block plans updated to include 2,045-square-foot building alongside beer garden.

Lasry Sued for “Weinstein Sexual Enterprise”

Bucks owner, other Weinstein board members knew Harvey was a predator, suit claims.

Sherman Park Has Been a Melting Pot

Tracing the neighborhood’s German, Jewish and African American heritage.

Bucks Arena Taking Shape

Distinctive design of arena's facade now clearly visible

Milwaukee Bucks Purchase NBA D-League Team to Begin Play in Oshkosh for the 2017-18 Season

Team will play at new 3,500-seat arena to be developed in downtown Oshkosh

Arena Rises from Frozen Tundra

Snow and freezing weather didn't delay construction of the new Milwaukee Bucks arena.

John Hammond’s Hum-Drum Colonial

Bucks general manager has $850,000 Whitefish Bay home. And he doesn't vote much.

Bucks Name Craig Robinson Vice President of Player and Organizational Development

Robinson will oversee the development and implementation of programs that support the professional and personal growth of players.

Alex Lasry’s $1 Million Waterfront Condo

And why not? The son of Bucks owner Marc Lasry has become a MAJOR player in town.

The King of Subprime Lending

How Bucks owner Wes Edens makes millions off troubled homeowners.

The Power of Common Ground

Nonprofit advocacy group has had huge impact on city, though some grumble about their tactics.

Bucks Break Ground on New Multi-Purpose Arena

Scheduled to open in time for the 2018-19 NBA season, the 714,000-square-foot arena is the centerpiece of a new sports and entertainment district in Milwaukee.

Bucks Groundbreaking and Second Annual Block Party Set for June 18

Oscar Robertson, Jabari Parker, Bucks owners and elected officials all scheduled to attend

Bucks Arena Design Is Anti-Urban

Its generic, well-mannered and probably won’t improve with “tweaks.”

Edens: Bucks will develop master plan for arena development

Bucks will break ground on arena in November, owners say, but when will real work begin?

Ald. Murphy seeks stronger non-relocation clause in Bucks arena lease

Common Ground’s $30 Million Victory for City

Pressure on Bucks owner Wes Edens results in Nationstar’s $30 million pledge to prevent foreclosures.

Common Ground protests Nationstar, Bucks owner Wes Edens

Will Bucks Break Their Lease?

Why the new arena deal will not lock down the franchise in Milwaukee

Did Bucks Investors Pay Off Walker?

One publication says yes. But most donors to his presidential campaign are secret.

City help for Milwaukee Bucks development approved after community benefits debate

Milwaukee Bucks co-owner Wes Edens lobbied lawmakers for arena on latest Wisconsin visit

The City’s Real Costs for Bucks Arena

The exact total is unknown, but will be much higher than media has reported.

Common Ground Lobbying Against Bucks Arena

Community organization is pushing city, county and state representatives to oppose public funding.

Bucks Tab Troy Flanagan to Lead Training Staff

Flanagan will oversee all team training operations as the new Director of Performance

The Secret Tax Subsidy Society

Republicans and Democrats conspire to create stealth taxes to fund the NBA arena. Will they succeed?

Common Ground to Wesley Edens: $30 Million for Our City

Mayor Tom Barrett and President Michael Murphy Meet with Nationstar Mortgage to Discuss Second Wave of Foreclosure Crisis

229 New Apartments in Brewers’ Hill

But one of the two new buildings being developed generated grr-ipes from Matt Wild and Mary Louise Schumacher. Dare we disagree?

Bucks Owners Must Build Without Subsidy

Unique financial situation of Bucks owners suggests they may have to build a new arena, even with no taxpayer support.

Northwestern Mutual Could Demolish a City Block

Will entire city block be used to build 1,000 car parking garage? And will The Couture dispute ever get settled?

Bucks Hire Global and Local Architectural Firms to Begin Design of Wisconsin Sports and Entertainment Center

“Wisconsin deserves a world-class sports and entertainment destination that embraces Milwaukee’s architecture and incorporates innovative elements from across the globe.”

Bucks Reward Milwaukee Public High School Scholar Athletes with Courtside Seats

Courtside Active Scholars Program recognizes MPS Students who excel in school and sports

Walker’s Point on the Rise

South 2nd St. is booming and redevelopment on National Ave. may follow a similar pattern.

Milwaukee Bucks to Collaborate with Marquette University on World-Class, Multi-Purpose Sports Medicine and Research Facility

Today, the owners of the Milwaukee Bucks have announced their intention to collaborate with Marquette University on a sports medicine and health and wellness initiative.

Why Would the State Give $220 Million to Someone Whose Company is Destroying Milwaukee Neighborhoods?

Common Ground shines a light on Wesley Edens’ crumbling foreclosures

Foundation Helps Herb Kohl Get $20 Million Windfall

His “$100 million gift” to Greater Milwaukee Foundation will gain him huge tax break for supporting new NBA arena.

Alex Lasry

"Marc, Wes, Jamie and the Bucks are determined to help rejuvenate the city."

How Will NBA Arena Benefit the City?

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver promises a new arena will launch a Downtown renewal. Is he right?

Dispute Over Bucks Arena Goes National

New York Times dumps on Milwaukee business leaders, and city becoming divided on issue.

Build Bucks Arena in Inner City?

Community leader calls on new owners to consider North Side location.

Will Republicans Support a Bucks Bailout?

It can’t get done without GOP legislators, but they have deeply felt reasons for opposing any deal.

Visiting Leaders Pitch Pro Stadiums — And Transit!

MMAC organized event to sell NBA arena, but speakers from Cleveland, Denver and OKC said Millenials want transit, too.

Four Plans to Save the Bucks

But can any of the plans create the new NBA arena they need?

Downtown Power Brokers Mull Expanded Convention Center

Leaders of Wisconsin Center and the Bradley Center consider key changes for downtown facilities.

Milwaukee Is a Great Lakes Star

New census estimates show Milwaukee’s population is growing faster than any other Great Lakes city.

Statement from Prospective Milwaukee Bucks Owners Wesley Edens & Marc Lasry

“Commissioner Silver has taken strong and swift action to address Mr. Sterling’s offensive comments, which run counter to the principles of equality and diversity that define the NBA today. There is no place for racism and hatred in sports – or in our society.”

Common Ground Will Fight New Bucks Owners If No “Fair Play”

Group serves notice: any plan for new arena must include $200 million for children's playgrounds and athletic fields.

Common Ground Focused on Public Funding

Offer Congratulations to New Bucks Owners and Thanks for Interest in Milwaukee

Bucks buyers like big-time investing, poker, mountain climbing

Supervisor Bown Issues Statement on Sen. Kohl’s Generosity to the Community

Supervisor David Bowen released the following statement regarding Herb Kohl's generosity to the community

Milwaukee Bucks President and Owner Herb Kohl Introduces New Team Ownership and Announces $100 Million Gift for Arena

Herb Kohl, Milwaukee Bucks President and Owner, today announced that he has entered into a signed purchase agreement to transfer ownership of the Bucks to Wesley Edens and Marc Lasry.